About Bellows
The surname Bellows is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bellew" or "belw," meaning "bellows." It was originally an occupational name for someone who made or used bellows, which are devices used to blow air into a fire to increase its heat. The name may have been given to blacksmiths or ironworkers who used bellows in their trade. Over time, the surname Bellows became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Bellows is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bellows based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bellows in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bellows using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.